PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU due to new evidence submitted since the last SSOC.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral knee conditions, bilateral foot conditions, PTSD and TBI residuals due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of these conditions. The AOJ is instructed to obtain updated treatment records, verify service in Iraq, and schedule VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been reopened and granted. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for a left hip disability and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected right knee strain and PTSD with depressive disorder, as well as for VA treatment records from January 2017 to the present.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of lumbar degenerative disc disease has been denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not submit a valid application to VA until April 25, 2018, and thus the earliest possible effective date is April 25, 2018.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision on any of the issues. As such, no rating or determination was made.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased evaluation of PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and entitlement to TDIU have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals prior to a decision being made.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The evidence is in relative equipoise regarding whether his current condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's hearing loss and lumbar spine disability claims are denied. The acquired psychiatric disorder claim is reopened, but the benefit sought on appeal (service connection) remains remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD and service connection for sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development of records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective July 25, 2019. A TDIU is granted effective the same date.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and related conditions, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 70 percent, and the appeal for an increased rating is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The claim for service connection for a left hip disorder, claimed as a left hip tumor, is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted a 70% disability evaluation, and he is also granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher, due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disability has been reopened, but the claims for bilateral shoulder disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) have been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, lumbar spine disability, right and left knee disabilities, and rheumatoid arthritis (claimed as radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremity), have contributed to his need for regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted entitlement to SMC at the (l) level based on the Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for further development. The issues include arthritis, hearing loss, cold weather injuries, hemorrhoids, hiatal hernia, GERD, hepatitis C, erectile dysfunction, carpal tunnel syndrome, and a psychiatric disorder.